Serma means “cold”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Serma is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Serma mean?
Literal meaning
Serma is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “cold”. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Serma in Turkish
What does Serma mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Serma. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “cold” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Serma come from?
Persian, borrowing. From Persian.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Serma a Turkish name?
Yes. Serma is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Serma across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | SermaLatin | Girl | same as above: “cold” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Serma
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serma | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Serma
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Serma rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AkbacıUnisex“pure sister”same language (turkish)
- EcrinGirl“jewel case”same language (turkish)
- GörgüUnisex“manners; etiquette”same language (turkish)
- GülərGirl“smiling, cheerful”same language (turkish)
- DoruBoy“bay horse; peak”same language (turkish)
- DönüUnisex“repentance; return”same language (turkish)
- ElverenBoy“helpful; lending a hand”same language (turkish)
- GelengülUnisex“arriving rose”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Serma
What does the name Serma mean?
Serma means “cold”. It probably comes from Persian. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Serma a girl's or a boy's name?
Serma is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Serma come from?
Serma is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Serma?
Serma is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Serma have?
Serma has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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